Software comparison
Best auto detailing estimate apps in 2026
Most "detailing software" is a full field-service CRM — scheduling, routing, marketing, inventory — priced $30 to $150 a month. That's a lot of calendar for a solo detailer whose real daily pain is the quote. Here's an honest look at the options and which fits which kind of business.
| Tool | Price | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DetailPilot | $15–$59/mo (10 free) | AI photo/video → ranged estimate → invoice | Solo mobile detailers who quote from customer photos |
| Urable | $45–$183/mo | Detailing CRM, VIN scan, CARFAX | Shops wanting a full CRM |
| Mobile Tech RX | $30–$245/mo | PDR + detailing, manual photo quoting | PDR and larger detailing operations |
| OrbisX | ~$100/mo flat | All-in-one CRM + booking | Established shops wanting everything bundled |
| QuoteIQ | $30–$150/mo | General mobile field-service CRM | Multi-service field businesses |
| Jobber | $40–$150/mo | General field-service management | Teams needing scheduling + dispatch |
The one thing none of the big CRMs do
Every job starts the same way: the customer texts a few photos and asks "how much?" The incumbent CRMs make you type that quote by hand. DetailPilot is built around that exact moment — it drafts a condition report and a price range from the photos or a 20-second walk-around video, using your own service menu and prices. You approve every number (the AI never sets the final price), send it as a link the customer accepts, and it becomes an invoice they can pay by card. It does the single highest-frequency task in a detailing business, for less than a full CRM costs.
Which should you pick?
- Solo / mobile detailer who quotes from photos: DetailPilot — fastest path from "how much?" to a sent, itemized estimate, and the cheapest to start (10 free, then $15–$29/mo).
- Established shop wanting scheduling + CRM: Urable or OrbisX.
- PDR plus detailing: Mobile Tech RX.
- Team with dispatch/routing needs: Jobber or QuoteIQ.
Pricing and features are summarized from public information as of 2026 and change frequently — check each vendor's site for current details.